We like to cook. We like to eat. We like to try (and sometimes invent) new recipes and find new places to shop, and sometimes we go out of our way to find specific ingredients. Our tastes are pretty diverse, and sometimes our food adventures lead us to interesting places. We invite you to join us on our adventures.

September 29, 2011

I recently read about a totally chemical-free way to get rid of weeds and grass in your garden. It's so simple I can't believe it I haven't heard about it sooner! Now that it's time to rip out all the tired, dying plants lingering in our veggie patch, I thought we might try this technique.

Here's what you do: First of all, clear all the big stuff out, like the sad droopy caged cherry tomato plants you can't even bear to look at any more, or the dried out string bean plants. If your garden is like ours, there will be plenty of weeds and grass left. Pull or clip any tall stuff, and go get yourself some old cardboard boxes- the bigger the better.

Break down each box into one big flat piece of cardboard, and put them on top of the garden, covering the entire surface. Get out the garden hose, and soak the cardboard. Anchor down with big rocks at the edges. Water lightly once a week or so. When frost threatens, water one last time. Leave anchor rocks in place during winter. (Don't forget to unhook your hose from the outdoor spigot and put it away for the winter- you don't want your pipes to burst! Ask me how I know. Sigh).

If you're even busier (or lazier) than us, wait until about April to do the cardboard coverage. You should have a nice weed-free garden by planting time.

About Me

Jeffrey here. I'm a licensed psychotherapist, but I won't be writing about that here, because this blog is about cooking and things food-related. My love of cooking developed out of my love of eating tasty stuff, and while I have no professional training in the culinary arts, I like to think I'm a pretty darn good cook.

Hi, I'm Juli. I'm a country cook, was brought up in small-town Iowa and loved my local 4-H group. I like my recipes simple and tasty!